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<a class="Constant" href="sponsor.html" name="sponsor.txt">sponsor.txt</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; For&nbsp;<span class="Identifier">Vim version 8.0.</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;Last change: 2008 Jun 21<br>
<br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="Identifier">VIM REFERENCE MANUAL&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;by Bram Moolenaar</span><br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<span class="Statement">SPONSOR VIM DEVELOPMENT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a class="Constant" href="sponsor.html#sponsor" name="sponsor">sponsor</a><br>
<br>
Fixing bugs and adding new features takes a lot of time and effort.&nbsp;&nbsp;To show<br>
your appreciation for the work and motivate Bram and others to continue<br>
working on Vim please send a donation.<br>
<br>
Since Bram is back to a paid job the money will now be used to help children<br>
in Uganda.&nbsp;&nbsp;See&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="uganda.html#uganda">uganda</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;But at the same time donations increase Bram's<br>
motivation to keep working on Vim!<br>
<br>
For the most recent information about sponsoring look on the Vim web site:<br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="Constant"><a href="http://www.vim.org/sponsor/">http://www.vim.org/sponsor/</a></span><br>
<br>
More explanations can be found in the&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="sponsor.html#sponsor-faq">sponsor-faq</a>.<br>
<br>
<br>
<span class="Statement">REGISTERED VIM USER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a class="Constant" href="sponsor.html#register" name="register">register</a><br>
<br>
You can become a registered Vim user by sending at least 10 euro.&nbsp;&nbsp;This works<br>
similar to sponsoring Vim, see&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="sponsor.html#sponsor">sponsor</a>&nbsp;above.&nbsp;&nbsp;Registration was made<br>
possible for the situation where your boss or bookkeeper may be willing to<br>
register software, but does not like the terms &quot;sponsoring&quot; and &quot;donation&quot;.<br>
<br>
More explanations can be found in the&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="sponsor.html#register-faq">register-faq</a>.<br>
<br>
<br>
<span class="Statement">VOTE FOR FEATURES&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a class="Constant" href="sponsor.html#vote-for-features" name="vote-for-features">vote-for-features</a><br>
<br>
To give registered Vim users and sponsors an advantage over lurkers they can<br>
vote for the items Bram should work on.&nbsp;&nbsp;How does this voting work?<br>
<br>
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;You send at least 10 euro.&nbsp;&nbsp;See below for ways to transfer money<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="sponsor.html#send-money">send-money</a>.<br>
<br>
2.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will be e-mailed a registration key.&nbsp;&nbsp;Enter this key on your account<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;page on the Vim website.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can easily create an account if you don't<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;have one yet.<br>
<br>
3.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can enter your votes on the voting page.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is a link to that page<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;on your account page after entering a registration key.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your votes will<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;be counted for two years.<br>
<br>
4.&nbsp;&nbsp;The voting results appear on the results page, which is visible for<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;everybody:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="Constant"><a href="http://www.vim.org/sponsor/vote_results.php">http://www.vim.org/sponsor/vote_results.php</a></span><br>
<br>
Additionally, once you have sent 100 euro or more in total, your name appears<br>
in the &quot;Vim hall of honour&quot;:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="Constant"><a href="http://www.vim.org/sponsor/hall_of_honour.php">http://www.vim.org/sponsor/hall_of_honour.php</a></span><br>
But only if you enable this on your account page.<br>
<br>
<br>
<span class="Statement">HOW TO SEND MONEY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a class="Constant" href="sponsor.html#send-money" name="send-money">send-money</a><br>
<br>
Credit card&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Through PayPal, see the PayPal site for information:<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="Constant"><a href="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/mrb/pal=XAC62PML3GF8Q">https://www.paypal.com/en_US/mrb/pal=XAC62PML3GF8Q</a></span><br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The e-mail address for sending sponsorship money is:<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;donate@vim.org<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The e-mail address for Vim registration is:<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;register@vim.org<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Using Euro is preferred, other currencies are also accepted.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In Euro countries a bank transfer is preferred, this has lower<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;costs.<br>
<br>
Other methods&nbsp;&nbsp; See&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="uganda.html#iccf-donations">iccf-donations</a>.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Include &quot;Vim sponsor&quot; or &quot;Vim registration&quot; in the comment of<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;your money transfer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Send me an e-mail that mentions the<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;amount you transferred if you want to vote for features and<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;show others you are a registered Vim user or sponsor.<br>
<br>
Cash&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small amounts can be sent with ordinary mail.&nbsp;&nbsp;Put something<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;around the money, so that it's not noticeable from the<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;outside.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mention your e-mail address if you want to vote for<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;features and show others you are a registered Vim user or<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sponsor.<br>
<br>
You can use this permanent address:<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bram Moolenaar<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finsterruetihof 1<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8134 Adliswil<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Switzerland<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<span class="Statement">QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a class="Constant" href="sponsor.html#sponsor-faq" name="sponsor-faq">sponsor-faq</a>&nbsp;<a class="Constant" href="sponsor.html#register-faq" name="register-faq">register-faq</a><br>
<br>
Why should I give money?<br>
<br>
If you do not show your appreciation for Vim then Bram will be less motivated<br>
to fix bugs and add new features.&nbsp;&nbsp;He will do something else instead.<br>
<br>
<br>
How much money should I send?<br>
<br>
That is up to you.&nbsp;&nbsp;The more you give, the more children will be helped.<br>
An indication for individuals that use Vim at home: 10 Euro per year.&nbsp;&nbsp;For<br>
professional use: 30 Euro per year per person.&nbsp;&nbsp;Send at least 10 euro to be<br>
able to vote for features.<br>
<br>
<br>
What do I get in return?<br>
<br>
Each registered Vim user and sponsor who donates at least 10 euro will be able<br>
to vote for new features.&nbsp;&nbsp;These votes will give priority to the work on Vim.<br>
The votes are valid for two years.&nbsp;&nbsp;The more money you send the more your<br>
votes count&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="sponsor.html#votes-counted">votes-counted</a>.<br>
<br>
If you send 100 Euro or more in total you will be mentioned on the &quot;Vim hall<br>
of honour&quot; page on the Vim web site.&nbsp;&nbsp;But only if you enable this on your<br>
account page.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can also select whether the amount will be visible.<br>
<br>
<br>
How do I become a Vim sponsor or registered Vim user?<br>
<br>
Send money, as explained above&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="sponsor.html#send-money">send-money</a>&nbsp;and include your e-mail address.<br>
When the money has been received you will receive a unique registration key.<br>
This key can be used on the Vim website to activate voting on your Vim<br>
account.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will then get an extra page where you can vote for features and<br>
choose whether others will be able to see that you donated.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is a link<br>
to this page on your &quot;My Account&quot; page.<br>
<br>
<br>
What is the difference between sponsoring and registering?<br>
<br>
It has a different name.&nbsp;&nbsp;Use the term &quot;registration&quot; if your boss doesn't<br>
like &quot;sponsoring&quot; or &quot;donation&quot;.&nbsp;&nbsp;The benefits are the same.<br>
<br>
<br>
How can I send money?<br>
<br>
See&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="sponsor.html#send-money">send-money</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Check the web site for the most recent information:<br>
<span class="Constant"><a href="http://www.vim.org/sponsor/">http://www.vim.org/sponsor/</a></span><br>
<br>
<br>
Why don't you use the SourceForge donation system?<br>
<br>
SourceForge takes 5% of the donations for themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want to support<br>
SourceForge you can send money to them directly.<br>
<br>
<br>
I cannot afford to send money, may I still use Vim?<br>
<br>
Yes.<br>
<br>
<br>
I did not register Vim, can I use all available features?<br>
<br>
Yes.<br>
<br>
<br>
I noticed a bug, do I need to register before I can report it?<br>
<br>
No, suggestions for improving Vim can always be given.&nbsp;&nbsp;For improvements use<br>
the developer&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="intro.html#maillist">maillist</a>, for reporting bugs see&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="intro.html#bugs">bugs</a>.<br>
<br>
<br>
How are my votes counted?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class="Constant" href="sponsor.html#votes-counted" name="votes-counted">votes-counted</a><br>
<br>
You may vote when you send 10 euro or more.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can enter up to ten votes.<br>
You can select the same item several times to give it more points.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can<br>
also enter three counter votes, these count as negative points.<br>
<br>
When you send 30 euro or more the points are doubled.&nbsp;&nbsp;Above 100 euro they<br>
count four times, above 300 euro they count six times, above 1000 euro ten<br>
times.<br>
<br>
<br>
Can I change my votes?<br>
<br>
You can change your votes any time you like, up to two years after you<br>
sent money.&nbsp;&nbsp;The points will be counted right away.<br>
<br>
<br>
Can I add an item to vote on?<br>
<br>
Not directly.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can suggest items to vote on to Bram.&nbsp;&nbsp;He will consider<br>
fitting your item into the list.<br>
<br>
<br>
How about Charityware?<br>
<br>
Currently the Vim donations go to&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="uganda.html#uganda">uganda</a>&nbsp;anyway.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thus it doesn't matter if<br>
you sponsor Vim or ICCF.&nbsp;&nbsp;Except that Vim sponsoring will allow you to vote<br>
for features.<br>
<br>
<br>
I donated $$$, now please add feature XYZ!<br>
<br>
There is no direct relation between your donation and the work Bram does.<br>
Otherwise you would be paying for work and we would have to pay tax over the<br>
donation.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want to hire Bram for specific work, contact him directly,<br>
don't use the donation system.<br>
<br>
<br>
Are the donations tax deductible?<br>
<br>
That depends on your country.&nbsp;&nbsp;The donations to help the children in&nbsp;<a class="Identifier" href="uganda.html#Uganda">Uganda</a><br>
are tax deductible in Holland, Germany, Canada and in the USA.&nbsp;&nbsp;See the ICCF<br>
website&nbsp;<span class="Constant"><a href="http://iccf-holland.org/donate.html">http://iccf-holland.org/donate.html</a></span>.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must send an e-mail to Bram<br>
to let him know that the donation is done because of the use of Vim.<br>
<br>
<br>
Can you send me a bill?<br>
<br>
No, because there is no relation between the money you send and the work that<br>
is done.&nbsp;&nbsp;But a receipt is possible.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
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